Running

Japan is a country of 10 million runners and some 2,000 open-entry running events, the most popular of which attract large crowds and live nationwide TV coverage. Japan loves not just the action but also the drama of an event such as ekiden, a unique form of long-distance relay with a century of tradition. This time our theme is running. Our expert guest, sports journalist Akemi Masuda, is herself a former Olympic marathon runner. And in Plus One, we experience the fun of a local running event.

Directing

Takamitsu Motomochi · Director

Writing

Adam Fulford · Script Consultant

Noriko Suzuki · Script Consultant

Production

Ken Kumata · Executive Producer

Mika Kanaya · Executive Producer

Minako Katano · Producer

Camera

Masami Suzuki · Camera Operator

Editing

Jun Afuso · Editor

Sound

Kenichiro Jo · Sound Engineer

Miwa Yokomizo · Music Supervisor

Lighting

Kento Yahagi · Lighting Technician

Guest Stars (1)

Akemi Masuda as Self - Sports Journalist and Former Olympic Athlete